Through quality, innovation and sustainability, Monte Creek Winery in the Thompson Valley is turning unique growing conditions into award-winning premium wines.¹ MyVanCity has long been fans of Monte Creek wines and these wines featured here are no exception. Although they have been categorized as summer wines, perfect to sipping, they are much more than that, … Read more
“In this series I will be reviewing wines shared with friends” From time to time I am the fortunate recipient of wines sent to me for review. It is especially nice to share these wines with friends. Not only does it make for lively conversation, and often diverse opinions, but it also makes for a … Read more
At the foot of Anarchist Mountain in Osoyoos, just minutes from the Canada–U.S. border, sits Adega on 45th. Adega is the Portuguese word for a wine cellar or winery, an appropriate name for a winery that proudly celebrates its heritage while producing distinctly Okanagan wines. Many visitors drive past Adega on their way to Nk’Mip … Read more
I enjoy the wines from Fort Berens anytme, but I especially enjoy their wines at this time of year. The wines are so crisp and refreshing it’s hard not to imagine how good a glass would taste right now. So my hearty recommendation is to pick your favourite, or two, or three, or more from … Read more
There are some wines that just can’t be ignored for summertime sipping and these three are tops of any wine lovers list. Enjoy the wines with lighter fare, charcuterie and cheese boards and even beefy bbq this summer. These wines have a versatility that makes them the perfect choice. 2025 Pinot Gris TASTING NOTES This … Read more
A new vintage, a new label, a new story. Embark on a dreamy journey with “Lady Puglia” SALENTO NEGROAMARO ROSATO – TORMARESCA CALAFURIA Tormaresca Calafuria Rosé Lady Puglia Designed by Valeria Petrone, the new international label evokes the Italian Summer and the essence of Apulian territories. Beneath it, the crisp and refreshing Calafuria rosé expresses … Read more
Led by Head Winemaker Manpreet Dhaliwal, Canada’s first and only South Asian female head winemaker and a BCBusiness 30 Under 30 honouree, Kismet brings together award-winning wine, a family-built vineyard legacy, and a hospitality experience rooted in story and place. “Kismet has always been about more than what is in the glass,” says Manpreet Dhaliwal, … Read more
Crémant de Bourgogne Crémant de Bourgogne is easier to understand when it is treated as one of Burgundy’s wine categories rather than as a secondary alternative to more famous sparkling regions. It is made by the traditional method, and it shares Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with Champagne, but those facts do not tell the reader … Read more
These wines will delight you with their freshness and quality.
These fine wines tell the unique story of their distinctive terroir.